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IHRDA Warns Defamation Ruling Against SERAP Threatens Civil Society
The IHRDA has expressed alarm over a N100 million defamation judgment against SERAP, warning that the ruling may stifle human rights advocacy and democratic participation in Nigeria.
IHRDA Expresses Alarm Over Defamation Ruling Against Nigerian NGO SERAP
The IHRDA has criticized a court judgment against the NGO SERAP, warning that the high financial penalties for defamation could silence public-interest advocacy and shrink civic space in Nigeria.
ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Pay N10 Million in Damages for Assault on Journalist Jide Oyekunle
The ECOWAS Court has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle for his unlawful detention and the seizure of his property by police during 2024 protests.
International Rights Groups Call for End to Harassment of Nigerian NGO SERAP
International rights organizations are urging the Nigerian government to cease the alleged intimidation of SERAP, labeling the legal pressure against the NGO as a potential threat to civil society and free speech.
SERAP demands immediate release of Omoyele Sowore from Tinubu administration
SERAP has urged President Tinubu to release journalist Omoyele Sowore, labeling the charges against him as an attack on human rights and freedom of expression.
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
Amnesty International is urging Nigerian authorities to release activist Omoyele Sowore, arguing his detention for criticizing the president violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.
Amnesty International Calls for Inquiry into Kaduna Islamic Teacher’s Death
Amnesty International is urging police to investigate allegations that officers facilitated the mob killing of an Islamic teacher in Kaduna State.